NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Ground turkey

1.5 oz Whole wheat ziti

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

3 tbsp Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup Fresh spinach

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.13 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti until just al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced yellow onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until completely wilted.

• 6

  Pour in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, simmering the mixture for 3 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 7

  Add the cooked ziti to the skillet and toss thoroughly to ensure the pasta is well-coated with the meat sauce.

• 8

  Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.

• 9

  Dollop the part-skim ricotta cheese over the top of the pasta and sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 10

  Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling at the edges.

• 11

  Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with freshly chopped basil and serving.